I recently sat down with Rae (they/ them) with Origami Customs to get a walk-through on how to buy custom wear from their store. Origami Customs is a queer and trans-run fashion brand that makes custom gender and body-affirming gear for our queer community. As a non-binary person, I was interested in buying my first gender-affirming swimsuit from them and we took it as an opportunity to do a site walk-through to answer some common questions!

Queer kids have been under attack in numerous ways this year. We need to support trans children rather than vilify them and scare their families into cis-heteronormativity

What’s the difference between therapy and peer support? How can monogamous therapists do a better job at providing adequate care to their polyamorous clients?

What’s the difference between gay assimilation and queer liberation? Why has homonormativity become so mainstream?

It feels great to fully accept our true gender identity! Why is it so hard for some of us to find acceptance? What’s it like to be surrounded by supportive queer community?

Why do so many queers have internalized homophobia and transphobia? How can we learn to love ourselves and accept other members of our community?

It’s hard to feel like you’re queer enough when the whole world assumes you’re straight. How do you validate your queerness when the whole world insists on erasing it?

What is sex-positivity? How does sex-positivity help combat rape-culture and promote gender equality?

So you want some rainbow covered products to celebrate pride… here’s why you should shop at queer-owned businesses instead of large corporations

Why don’t queer people feel queer? Will we ever stop gatekeeping each other and ourselves?

How do lesbians have sex? It’s an age old question. But the real answers might surprise you.

They/Them, Ze/Zir, Fae? What’s going on with all these pronouns and how do you use them? Don’t worry, we’ve got the rundown for you <3

Hi, it’s me! Wanna get to know a little more about how I became a sex educator and why I started Shrimp Teeth?

What’s the difference between Explicit Verbal Consent, Non-Verbal Consent, Bodily Autonomy, and Consensual Non-Consent. How can you use these principles with your pals?

Dissecting the BAES framework to help polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous folks set boundaries, agreements, expectations, and ask for support.

What steps do you need to take when you or your pal wants to open your previously monogamous relationship? Take a breath, I’ll guide you through!

What are the different types of polyamory, ethically non-monogamy, and deliberate forms of monogamy? We go over all the available options!

What does LGBTQIA+ stand for? Let me explain!

What’s the process of coming out as queer? Do we owe heterosexuals an explanation about our sexuality and gender? Is there a better way? Let’s get into it!

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Unicorn hunters, one pen!s policies, veto power, couple’s privilege and more. I’m annoyed, let’s talk about it.